Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave was born in a small town. But, considering she now lives in Los Angeles, it’s safe to say she’s got nothing against a big town.

Arroyave is the daughter of iconic rock musician and Indiana native John Mellencamp, and she made her debut in December as a regular cast member on Bravo’s eighth season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

The 36-year-old, who was born in Bloomington, replaced Eileen Davidson, who left the reality TV series after the seventh season to focus on her acting career. Arroyave is the youngest main cast member to be on the show.

The dramatic series began in 2010 and follows the lives of various Beverly Hills women, like “Little House on the Prairie” alumna Kyle Richards, former “Celebrity Apprentice” competitor Brandi Glanville and Lisa Vanderpump, a British restaurateur and author. Main cast members typically stay on the show for multiple seasons.

Previously a nationally ranked equestrian, Arroyave now works as an accountability coach and fitness influencer at her business, LA Workout Junkie. While she’s not a professional trainer or nutritionist, she helps to motivate her clients as they set and fulfill their health goals.

On the show, viewers can expect to see Arroyave open up about her own struggles with her weight and body image.

In 2011, Arroyave married her husband, Edwin Arroyave, CEO and founder of Skyline Security Management Inc. Arroyave has two children — Slate, 5, and Cruz, 3 — and a stepdaughter, Isabella, from her husband’s previous relationship.

Arroyave’s mother, Victoria Granucci, was married to Mellencamp for eight years. During their marriage, the two had two daughters, Arroyave and Justice Mellencamp, 32. Granucci can be seen in the music video for “Jack & Diane.”

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” airs at 9 p.m. every Tuesday. While the network hasn’t announced how many episodes will air this season, there were 21 episodes in the previous season.

You can catch Episode 8 Tuesday on Bravo.

Susie Schmank is a 2017-2018 Arts Journalism Fellow. The fellowship is a partnership between the Arts Council of Indianapolis and IndyStar.